Curated OER
Looking Through Time
Second graders research their local history and create a books program.
Curated OER
Placing the State of the Union in Historical Context
Students review the history of the State of the Union addresses and work in groups to analyze one particular speech as a reflection of its times. They compare modern State of the Union speeches to those given in the past.
Curated OER
Who 's Who on the Hill
Students are introduced to the roles played by the various people on Parliament Hill. They create a comprehensive trading card as outlined in the accompanying format.
Curated OER
Family
Students investigate the purpose, needs, and behaviors of a variety of configurations of families. The benefits of good communication skills among family members are emphasized in this lesson.
Curated OER
North Korea's Power Play
Students research a number of websites to see how North Korea's leaders have shaped the country. They investigate Korea's ancient history and culture.
Other
Public Agenda Online
Nonpartisan examination of issues facing the American public. Includes subject overview, a collection of recent news coverage, graphs and charts, various perspective pieces, major proposals relative to the issues, as well as an...
FOX News
Fox News: Roberts: 'I Have No Agenda'
Lengthy news report leading up to the Senate confirmation hearings for Chief Justice John Roberts in September, 2005. Article focuses on what to expect in the hearings. Also find photos, video, and links to other resources.
iCivics
I Civics: The Role of Media
Young scholars examine the types and roles of the media by taking on the role of newsmaker and agenda-setter.
Other
Media Framing
Though only one part of a much larger site, this page specifically explains media "framing" or influence on the political and social processes in the United States.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Fixing the Health Care System
This Online News Hour page provides an overview of President Barrack Obama's interests in health care reform. Links are also provided to five health care related stories in addition to class resources suitable for grades 7-12.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan: Obama's First 100 Days
Young scholars will compare and contrast the First 100 Days of Franklin Roosevelt with those of Barack Obama.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Obama Outlines Five Top Education Priorities
An overview of President Obama's speech to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce outlining his administration's education agenda. (March 10, 2009)
CNN
Cnn Money: Social Security
CNN special report that provides an abundance of material on social security issues. Topics include social security reform, retirement planning, a retirement calculator tool, President Bush's economic agenda, and more. Very informative...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Interview With Secretary of State Rice
An interview conducted by Jim Lehrer. Topics included "Syria's presence in Lebanon, diplomatic efforts to end Iran's nuclear aspirations, the U.S. relationship with Europe, and her first months as America's top diplomat."
iCivics
I Civics: Mini Lesson: Gerrymandering
Students will try their hand at a simplified districting exercise and learn about the common gerrymandering practices of packing and cracking districts. Students then explore the media's traditional roles as gatekeeper, agenda-setter,...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Reel Politics: How Hollywood Exercises Free Speech (Lesson Plan)
A lesson for exploring how films can be used as political tools and as vehicles for informing the public and promoting political agendas. Students research critically acclaimed political films throughout history and create a two-page...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Adolescent Literacy in Afterschool and Summer Programs
The Center for Summer Learning examines the characteristics of effective summer learning opportunities, gives examples of high-quality programs, and presents an agenda for improving such programs.
A&E Television
History.com: How Us Presidents Have Communicated With the Public From the Telegraph to Twitter
From carefully staged speeches to radio to Twitter, U.S. presidents have always leveraged the cutting edge to connect directly with voters. Two centuries before Twitter, U.S. presidents understood the power of communicating directly with...
Other
United Way of America
This is the official site of the United Way of America. Information covers the mission, vision, community impact and agenda. You can also find the latest news about the community work of the United Way.
Other
Indiana State Board of Education
Locate names and pictures of board members, agendas of board meetings, minutes of those meetings, press releases, and actual videos of previous meetings.
Other
Le Soleil
Extremely complete, fully searchable daily newspaper site from Quebec city. Many special sub-sections such as cars, fashion, outdoors, etc. Written in French.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Public Opinion: Voice of the People
Examine public opinion and the various means in which to collect it as well as how the government uses the opinions collected. This resource offers video, readings, web resources, and activities.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Madeline Hsu, "The Good Immigrants"
This article focuses on immigration history as shown in the book "The Good Immigrants: How the Yellow Peril Became the Model Minority" (Princeton University Press, 2015 by Madeline Hsu. It intervenes in immigration history by tracking...
Other
Disinfopedia: Propaganda Techniques
This site from the Center for Media & Democracy provides a brief discussion of propaganda techniques followed by a lengthy list of various specific kinds of propaganda. Also includes "Recommended Books" and "External links" sections....